Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

Visitors look at portraits of past German chancellors Ludwig Erhard (L) and Konrad Adenauer during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Visitors look at portraits of past German chancellors Ludwig Erhard (L) and Konrad Adenauer during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

A visitor holds a postcard that shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel before asking her for her autograph during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

A visitor holds a postcard that shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel before asking her for her autograph during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel signs autographs for visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel signs autographs for visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel waves to visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel waves to visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel signs autographs for visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel signs autographs for visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

Visitors relax on the back lawn during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery as a boat motors past on the Spree river on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Visitors relax on the back lawn during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery as a boat motors past on the Spree river on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

A visitor look stanps a photo of a portrait of former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

A visitor look stanps a photo of a portrait of former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

A visitor look stanps a photo of a portrait of former German chancellor Konrad Adenauer during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

A visitor look stanps a photo of a portrait of former German chancellor Konrad Adenauer during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

Visitors relax on the back lawn during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Visitors relax on the back lawn during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

A visitor holds a postcard that shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel before asking her for her autograph during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

A visitor holds a postcard that shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel before asking her for her autograph during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

A visitor holds up a postcard that shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

A visitor holds up a postcard that shows German Chancellor Angela Merkel during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

Angela Merkel Hosts Open-House Day At Chancellery

Sean Gallup

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel greets visitors during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Germany is facing federal elections scheduled for September 22 and so far the CDU has a substantial lead in polls over the opposition.

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Visitors look at portraits of past German chancellors Ludwig Erhard... NyhetsfotoBerlin,Besök,Bundeskanzleramt,Dag,Horisontell,Kansler,Konrad Adenauer,Ludwig Erhard,Politik,Porträtt,Regering,Tyskland,Årligt evenemangPhotographer Sean GallupCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesBERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 25: Visitors look at portraits of past German chancellors Ludwig Erhard (L) and Konrad Adenauer during the annual open-house day at the Chancellery on August 25, 2013 in Berlin, Germany. Approximately 150,000 visitors took advantage of the annual event held at the Chancellery and German government ministries to get an inside glimpse. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)